News in Ireland


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Date 05 November 2025

Weather in Ireland: Persistent Rain and Signs of a Harsher Winter

The Irish weather loves to surprise, and the forecasts of recent days are no exception. According to Met Éireann, the country is currently experiencing a particularly stubborn spell of rain, with frequent showers and low, grey clouds that seem determined … [...]




Brexit: negotiations resume, Ireland prepares for a possible no deal

3 June 2020
Brexit is back on the negotiating table. While London and Brussels met on Tuesday to discuss the terms again, it would appear that the project is still at a standstill, with no prospect of agreement. Boris Johnson, the British Prime … [...]




Guinness is good for your hearing!

3 June 2020
No, it’s not a joke or a sales pitch: according to a very serious study, a daily pint of Guinness prevents deafness! This may be explained by the high iron content of Irish beer, which is thought to help preserve … [...]




Ireland: discover the house where Matt Damon lived through the lock-out!

27 May 2020
We’ve already talked about it. Matt Damon had to experience confinement in Ireland, while shooting a film there under the direction of Ridley Scott (The Duel). Faced with the coronavirus and the lockout, the actor had to put his film … [...]




Derry Girls: the series’ mural changes with the coronavirus

25 April 2020
The Derry Girls series enjoyed unprecedented success in Ireland and Northern Ireland following its broadcast on Channel 4 and Netflix. So much so that a mural has been painted in 2019 in the city of Derry (or Londonderry) to pay … [...]




The very first virtual Irish pub has just opened its doors!

25 April 2020
There’s nothing more sacred to the Irish than the chance to visit a good old Irish pub on a regular basis. A chance to chat with friends, listen to a concert of traditional Irish music, watch a hurling match… all … [...]




Matt Damon stuck in Ireland since containment began

13 April 2020
Confinement in Ireland delivers its share of funny situations every day. And Matt Damon won’t disagree! Indeed, the Hollywood star, who was due to shoot the film “The Last Duel” in Ireland, was forced to stay on location in the … [...]




A whale spotted swimming in Dublin’s waters!

1 April 2020
It’s a rare event: this morning, many Dubliners were able to witness a whale calmly evolving in Dublin’s waters! The 13-meter-long animal is believed to have been lost in the Liffey, the river that flows through the Irish capital, and … [...]




Killarney National Park: fire ravages 60 hectares

30 March 2020
A devastating fire has engulfed more than 60 hectares of Ireland's Killarney National Park. The fire was brought under control within 4 hours. [...]




Dublin learns more about its Viking past

29 March 2020
Dublin is a city with Viking origins. New archaeological digs provide answers about the existence of the Viking Black Pond. [...]